CarVerify

Free Car Check

L444 MAM

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 MAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,688 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside / offside drag link balls joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,761 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 115,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 73,704 miles

find attach

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,636 miles

Nearside wiper blade a little smeary

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low and discs worn/lipped

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade a little smeary

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low and discs worn/lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to legal limit and slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,526 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to legal limit and slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011
Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,080 miles

Front tyres heavly cracked in the tread.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres heavly cracked in the tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,535 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 26,891 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,891 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,745 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L444 MAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L444 MAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L444 MAM?

You can check the full history of L444 MAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L444 MAM registered?

L444 MAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is L444 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 MAM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L444 MAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L444 MAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.